Climate change mitigation

Air Products to Showcase Decarbonization Solutions for Iron and Steel Production at AISTech2024

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
Hydrogen, Carbon, Iron, Air Products, Climate change mitigation, Helium, Confidence, Original equipment manufacturer, CCUS, Engineering, Utilization, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Steel, Gas, CO2, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Argon

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will showcase industrial gas solutions and technologies for all phases of iron and steel production at AISTech2024 from May 6-9 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, in Columbus, Ohio.

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  • LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will showcase industrial gas solutions and technologies for all phases of iron and steel production at AISTech2024 from May 6-9 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Those attending are invited to stop by Air Products' booth, #2130, to speak with an industry specialist and learn more about Air Products' full suite of on-site gas supply offerings and broad range of decarbonization solutions for the iron and steel industry, from oxy-fuel to carbon capture to hydrogen.
  • The Air Products Foundation has pledged to donate $100 to the AIST Foundation – up to $15,000 in all – for each registered attendee who visits the Air Products booth.
  • For more information about Air Products' full range of offerings for the iron and steel industry visit Air Products' Decarbonize with Confidence webpage.

CPS ENERGY CLOSES ON PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ACQUISITION OF TALEN ENERGY GAS PLANTS IN CORPUS CHRISTI AND LAREDO

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
CPS, Talen, Investment, City, Solar energy, RBC Capital Markets, ERCOT, Kirkland & Ellis, Employment, Plant, Wind, Retirement, Climate change mitigation, Acquisition, SAN, CPS Energy, Renewable energy

These assets include natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • These assets include natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas.
  • CPS Energy and Talen previously announced the transaction on March 27, 2024.
  • "This step marks CPS Energy's growing role as a regional energy utility, providing additional resiliency and reliability for our customers," said Rudy D. Garza, president and CEO of CPS Energy.
  • Talen President and Chief Executive Officer Mac McFarland said, "We are pleased to have completed our strategic transaction with CPS Energy.

CPS ENERGY CLOSES ON PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ACQUISITION OF TALEN ENERGY GAS PLANTS IN CORPUS CHRISTI AND LAREDO

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
CPS, Talen, Investment, City, Solar energy, RBC Capital Markets, ERCOT, Kirkland & Ellis, Employment, Plant, Wind, Retirement, Climate change mitigation, Acquisition, SAN, CPS Energy, Renewable energy

These assets include natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • These assets include natural gas plants in Corpus Christi and Laredo, Texas.
  • CPS Energy and Talen previously announced the transaction on March 27, 2024.
  • "This step marks CPS Energy's growing role as a regional energy utility, providing additional resiliency and reliability for our customers," said Rudy D. Garza, president and CEO of CPS Energy.
  • Talen President and Chief Executive Officer Mac McFarland said, "We are pleased to have completed our strategic transaction with CPS Energy.

EQS-News: Branicks Group expands business model to include renewables asset class and cooperates with Encavis Asset Management AG

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
Power, Acceleration, Investment, Climate change mitigation, BREEAM, Partnership, EUR, Electricity, Wind, LEED, ESG, Renewable energy

2024 – Branicks Group AG (Branicks), ISIN: DE000A1X3XX4, is strengthening its focus on operational value enhancement and additional return potential in the area of sustainability in the Commercial Portfolio and Institutional Business segments.

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  • 2024 – Branicks Group AG (Branicks), ISIN: DE000A1X3XX4, is strengthening its focus on operational value enhancement and additional return potential in the area of sustainability in the Commercial Portfolio and Institutional Business segments.
  • In addition, Branicks has started a cooperation with Encavis Asset Management AG (Encavis AM) in the Institutional Business segment to establish an independent "Renewables" asset class.
  • Encavis AM's expertise as an independent asset manager and advisor for solar and wind power and Branicks' expertise in the structuring of investment vehicles complement each other perfectly.
  • The development of an additional asset class "Renewables" is a logical step towards broadening Branicks' business spectrum.

Decarbonization Partners Exceeds Fundraising Target With US$1.40 Billion Final Close for Inaugural Fund

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, MUFG Bank, Ecosystem, Investment, Partner, Acceleration, BBVA, Climate change mitigation, SFDR, Insurance, Partnership, EV, Fund, BlackRock, Recycling, TotalEnergies, Renewable energy

Decarbonization Partners , a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek focused on investing in next-generation private companies that support the acceleration of decarbonization and the transition to a net-zero economy, today announced the final close of US$1.40 billion for its inaugural late-stage venture capital and growth private equity investment fund, The Decarbonization Partners Fund I (the “Fund”), surpassing its fundraising target of US$1 billion.

Key Points: 
  • Decarbonization Partners , a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek focused on investing in next-generation private companies that support the acceleration of decarbonization and the transition to a net-zero economy, today announced the final close of US$1.40 billion for its inaugural late-stage venture capital and growth private equity investment fund, The Decarbonization Partners Fund I (the “Fund”), surpassing its fundraising target of US$1 billion.
  • The diversity and depth of the investor base reflects the global nature of the opportunity around climate investing, which directly aligns with Decarbonization Partners’ global focus.
  • We’re pleased and encouraged to see many other partners and investors coming on board for Decarbonization Partners’ inaugural fund.
  • The team was intentionally constructed to provide portfolio companies with trusted value-add partners who bring significant technical and operational experience.

IPG Mediabrands Launches Climate Action Accelerator Program to Help Marketers Reduce Emisssions From Media Activities

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Environment, Media, Marketing, Content Marketing, Communications, Environmental Health, Carbon, World government, Investment, IPG, Climate, Schneider Electric, Renewable energy, Partnership, Research, Professional, Entrepreneurship, Cornell University, Climate change mitigation, Allen County, Indiana, Eye, Workforce, Advertising, Associate, Organization, Knowledge, Engineering, Disclosure

IPG Mediabrands, the media holding company within Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced today the launch of the Climate Action Accelerator Program.

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  • IPG Mediabrands, the media holding company within Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced today the launch of the Climate Action Accelerator Program.
  • This initiative aims to empower our clients and media partners with turnkey sustainability solutions rooted in science-informed action.
  • In addition to offering access to the many partnerships that exist in this space across IPG Mediabrands, the Climate Action Accelerator Program will help clients develop products that aim to reduce emissions generated in the activation of media on behalf of their clients.
  • This announcement builds upon IPG Mediabrands’ ongoing partnership with Scope3, which helps clients measure, compensate and reduce emissions from the digital advertising supply chain.

Real Estate Decarbonisation Platform Accacia Raises US$6.5m Pre-A Round Led by Illuminate Financial

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Technology, Finance, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Asset Management, Professional Services, Construction & Property, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Sustainability, Software, Fintech, Green Technology, Climate Change, Property management, Real estate, SGX, Climate change mitigation, Accel, Climate, Security (finance), SAAS, Carbon, Greenhouse gas, Singapore Exchange, GHG, LP record, Infrastructure

Accacia, a decarbonisation platform focusing on the Real Estate and Infrastructure sectors, has closed a US$6.5m pre-Series A round led by Illuminate Financial - a specialist VC firm focused on enterprise fintech companies building solutions for the financial services industry with offices in New York, London and Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • Accacia, a decarbonisation platform focusing on the Real Estate and Infrastructure sectors, has closed a US$6.5m pre-Series A round led by Illuminate Financial - a specialist VC firm focused on enterprise fintech companies building solutions for the financial services industry with offices in New York, London and Singapore.
  • Real estate and construction activity contribute to about 40 percent of global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
  • With Annu’s background and industry experience in real estate, we felt Accacia is the right fit to take on a leading position in the global real estate decarbonization market and are pleased to partner with the Accacia team,” said Rezso Szabo, Partner at Illuminate Financial.
  • Decarbonisation of real estate is one the biggest opportunities today – a staggering US$18 trillion of investment is required over the next decade to get the real estate industry to net zero.

Industry Leader Joins Aspen Technology as Strategic Advisor for Power and Utilities

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Security, Technology, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Software, Climate change mitigation, Safety, Climate, Exelon, Pietri, Aspen Technology, Organization, Utility, Management

Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a global leader in industrial software, today announced that Mark Browning, a longtime power and utilities industry executive, has joined the company as a strategic advisor.

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  • Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a global leader in industrial software, today announced that Mark Browning, a longtime power and utilities industry executive, has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • Decarbonization, electrification and increasing climate and cyber threats are introducing new levels of grid complexity and unpredictability, bringing the power and utilities industry to a critical juncture.
  • “With a distinguished career in power and utilities, Mark brings deep strategy and operations experience to enhance the value-based outcomes that AspenTech delivers to customers in this industry.
  • With approximately 500 power & utilities customers anticipated to attend the event, OPTIMIZE 24 will include dedicated industry sessions and a Digital Grid Management track for this specific audience.

Surfrider Foundation Launches Innovative Climate Action Program: Empowering Communities to Restore Coastlines and Combat Climate Change

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Freitag, April 19, 2024
Surfrider Foundation, Wetland, Climate change, Climate change mitigation, Movement

Moving beyond traditional advocacy, the Climate Action Program empowers local communities to take direct action through coastal restoration projects.

Key Points: 
  • Moving beyond traditional advocacy, the Climate Action Program empowers local communities to take direct action through coastal restoration projects.
  • "Our Climate Action Program is a critical step forward," says Carla Avila Martinez, Climate Action Program Manager at Surfrider.
  • While nature-based solutions are a cornerstone of the program, Surfrider emphasizes the need for comprehensive climate action.
  • Learn More & Get Involved:
    To discover how you can get involved with the Surfrider Foundation's Climate Action Program to protect your local coasts, visit surfrider.org/climate-action-program

Hydrogen Pipeline Market Projected to Reach $27.43 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024
Hydrogen, Growth, Linde plc, Gasunie, Intelligence, Metallic, Wind, Carbon, Climate change mitigation, Rural area, Investment, Table, Air Products

The creation of a hydrogen economy is further catalyzed by significant investments in hydrogen pipeline development and pilot projects, laying the groundwork for its expanded use.

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  • The creation of a hydrogen economy is further catalyzed by significant investments in hydrogen pipeline development and pilot projects, laying the groundwork for its expanded use.
  • The key players in the Hydrogen Pipeline Market include Linde PLC, L'Air Liquide S.A, N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Open Grid Europe GmbH, and others.
  • We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Hydrogen Pipeline Market.
  • "Dive into the Hydrogen Pipeline Market Landscape: Explore 193 Pages of Insights, 544 Tables, and 24 Figures"